July unemployment report shows a long road to recovery
Despite improvements in unemployment and payroll, the July unemployment report shows the US is still far from its pre-pandemic economic strength
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
T3 Sixty launches diversity initiative for real estate
Texas Realtor and Houston Association of Realtors board member Kenya Burrell-VanWormer will lead the initiative to help companies improve diversity
by Patrick Kearns Aug 3
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Opinion
Seven years ago, I said that buying a home should be as easy as buying a latte. My theatrics weren't enough to make that vision possible. But a pandemic is doing the trick today
by Brad Inman May 4
Luxury snapshot: Housing markets will thrive after pandemic setbacks
Agents in 5 of the country's most glamorous enclaves have been impacted by the pandemic along with everyone else. But they also envision a sharp recovery in the months to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
What's going on with the chaotic small business loan program?
The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program's launch has had a rocky start
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Homeowners may delay mortgage payments up to 1 year due to virus
The move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came days after President Trump announced that delayed mortgage payments may be an option for borrowers amidst the coronavirus pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
In era of disruption, outsider leaders are a key to survival
Numerous leaders at real estate companies today stepped into their roles without prior real estate experience. They say that was actually an advantage
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 9
How to begin financing investment properties
Turning homebuyers into investors can mean more financial security for them and more business for agents. But especially less-experienced investors may need help getting started
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
Over a third of renters plan to buy in next 2 years
38% of renters say they plan to buy, but cost myths are holding them back, according to Bank of America survey
by Lew Sichelman Oct 17
Bank of America introduces digital mortgage product
Tool lets buyers apply for a mortgage through bank's app or website and will integrate with BoA's loan navigator
by Emma Hinchliffe Apr 18
Fannie Mae discrimination lawsuit could have repercussions for agents
Some agents and brokers who list the GSE's homes could find themselves directly in the line of fire
by Amy Tankersley Dec 6
Wall Street
As the Dodd-Frank Act has made lending regulations more rigorous, other entities are getting in on the action
by Octavio Nuiry Nov 1